Operating a device to capture high dynamic range images
US8885978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/20208
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide a method of operating a device to capture an image of a high dynamic range (HDR) scene. Upon the device entering an HDR mode, the method captures and stores multiple images at a first image exposure level. Upon receiving a command to capture the HDR scene, the method captures a first image at a second image exposure level. The method selects a second image from the captured plurality of images. The method composites the first and second images to produce a composite image that captures the HDR scene. In some embodiments, the method captures multiple images at multiple different exposure levels.
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